A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8584868 Details
Epoch: 402 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88641741 epoch_slot_no: 340941 block_no: 8584691 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 7031 time: 2023-03-30 20:27:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x144075cbddc1d1e455e262d2c7330c95ec2c8ff86ca2abd08290f34df608b270Block Operator
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